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HRMT 502: Human Resource Management Report a Broken Link

Managing and motivating people are critical tasks for management, particularly in the context of rapidly changing and competitive organizational environments.

This course focuses on the strategic approach to human resource management, integrating topics from organization behavior and organization theory. It takes a fresh look at topics such as motivation, leadership, culture, recruitment and selection, development, performance management, rewards, and organizational design.

This course is designed to help you realize the role of strategic HRM in organizations. In particular, you will get a good understanding of
 

  • the importance of organizational culture to HRM
  • how individuals are motivated
  • what constitutes effective and ineffective leadership
  • the utilization of teams to achieve organizational objectives
  • the strategic implications of HRM systems such as the human resource flow, performance management, and rewards management

Note: Some articles might not display or download properly on mobile devices. You are advised to download them using your computer workstation first. If you have any trouble accessing any readings, please contact Ask AU Library help here: http://library.athabascau.ca/AskAULibrary.html

 

Textbook

Lam, H. (2023). Essentials of strategic human resource management & organizational behaviour (4th ed.). Athabasca University.

Essentials of Strategic Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour was written by HRMT 502 Professor Emeritus Helen Lam, copyright © Athabasca University. This printable PDF version is provided exclusively to students enrolled in HRMT 502 so that they may download and read it on their screen or print a personal copy of the textbook if they desire. Do not share or distribute this work.

Required Readings

Lesson 1

Reading 1: Taylor, Jr., J. C. (2022). Workers changed, and we missed it. HR Magazine, 67(2), 4.

Lesson 2

Reading 2: Nohria, N., Groysberg, B., & Lee, L.-E. (2008). Employee motivation: A powerful new model. Harvard Business Review, 86(7–8).
Reading 3: Clark, R. E., & Saxberg, B. (2019) 4 reasons good employees lose their motivation. Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–5.

Lesson 3

Reading 4: Nelson, B. (2021, December 9). Great leaders have these behaviors in common. CliftonStrengths, Gallup. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/357983/great-leaders-behaviors-common.aspx

Lesson 4

Reading 5: Warrick, D. D. (2014). What leaders can learn about teamwork and developing high performance teams from organization development practitioners. OD Practitioner, 46(3), 68–75.

Lesson 5

Reading 6: Johnson, W. (2022). Manage your organization as a portfolio of learning curves. Harvard Business Review, 100(1), 102–111. http://0-search.ebscohost.com.aupac.lib.athabascau.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=154096253&site=eds-live

Lesson 6

Reading 7: Gerdeman, D., (2019, January 28) Forget cash. Here are better ways to motivate employees, Harvard Business School Working Knowledge.

Lesson 7

Reading 8:  Bourke, J., & Dillon, B. (2018). The diversity and inclusion revolution: Eight powerful truths.  Deloitte Review, 22.

Lesson 8

Reading 9: Schwartz, J., VanDume, Y., Mallon, D., Hauptmann, M., Yan, R., Poynton, S. (2020, May 15). A memo to HR: Expand focus and extend influence.  Deloitte Insights.  https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends/2020/changing-role-of-human-resources-management.html   

Supplementary Readings

Lesson 1

Reading 1: Schuler, R. (1992) Strategic human resources management: Linking the people with the strategic needs of the business. Organizational Dynamics, 21(1), 18–32.

Lesson 2

Reading 2: Herzberg, F. (2003). One more time: How do you motivate employees? Harvard Business Review, 81(1), 87–96.

Lesson 3

Reading 3: Schoemaker, P. J., & Krupp, S. (2015). Overcoming barriers to integrating strategy and leadership. Strategy & Leadership, 43(2), 23–32.

Lesson 4

Reading 4: Popiela, A. Erickson, R., Ray, R.L., & Ye, A. (2019, March 14). DNA of engagement: How organizations create and sustain hhighly engaged teams. The Conference Board.  

Lesson 5

Reading 5: Clause, L. (2019). HR disruption–Time already to reinvent talent management. Business Research Quarterly, 22(3), 207–215.

Lesson 6

Reading 6: McCann, J. E.  (2013, June). Performance management 3.0. Ottawa, ON: The Conference Board of Canada.

Lesson 7

Reading 7: Steele, R. (2017, March). Designing the future of diversity and inclusion: Aspirations and opportunities. The Conference Board.

Lesson 8

Reading 8: Bassi, L., & McMurrer, D. (2007). Maximizing your return on people. Harvard Business Review, 85(3), 115–123.